Let off Steam: Exploring the Anger in the English Proverbs

This study explores the complex relationship between language and emotion, specifically focusing on how anger is depicted in English proverbs. Using a unique combination of Cognitive Semantics Analysis (CSA) and Qualitative Methodology (QM), this research uncovers the underlying cognitive structures that shape the expression of anger in a diverse range of proverbs. The study identifies and analyzes how anger is conceptualized and communicated across various contexts by examining linguistic patterns, metaphors, and cultural nuances. The proverbs displayed a cohesive set of linguistic patterns that intensified the emotional impact of anger-related expressions. The findings provide insight into the cognitive mechanisms behind the creation of anger-related proverbs and offer a deeper understanding of the micro-cultural and social dimensions that influence these expressions. Through our analysis of English proverbs, we found a complex web of cognitive structures and metaphors that underlie the expression of anger. This investigation contributes to cognitive linguistics, emotion studies, and cultural analysis, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between language, emotion, and cultural cognition.